Radiologic Technologist

About This Role

Utilize ionizing radiation to create diagnostic imaging radiographs for all age groups, obtain patient history, and explain routine procedures. Provide appropriate patient care following service excellence guidelines to achieve successful completion of procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform high quality diagnostic procedures
• Maintain knowledge of and observe universal precautions and all other precautions determined by the University of Michigan Health System
• Use and maintain aseptic technique
• Respond to patients' changing physical conditions, such as changes in airway/breathing, heart rate, acute change in level of consciousness, seizure etc.
• Effectively communicate with patients to obtain important clinical information, instruct the patient, relieve anxiety, and gain cooperation during procedures
• Identify and administer correct contrast media per GI/GU department protocol
• Display excellent customer service skills while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times
• Demonstrate excellent teamwork skills
• Adapt to changing environments (flexible schedules, emergency conditions, protocol development, technology advancements)
• Function effectively under conditions which are often fast paced and stressful
• Maintain current ARRT registration

Requirements

• Graduation from a school of radiologic technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic technology (ARRT) or registry eligible with first exam attempt within 6 months from hire/transfer, and 3 attempts within 18 months from hire/transfer
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Critical thinking skills, ingenuity, creativity and professionalism
• Understanding with all age-appropriate guidelines for communication, positioning, radiation exposures and radiation protection
• Physical ability to push, pull, assist, and transfer patients safely
• Physical ability to push, pull, and assist when placing radiology equipment under the patient
• Ability to move heavy equipment such as a portable
• Physical dexterity using fine motor skills
• Dependability

Qualifications

• Graduation from a school of radiologic technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice to Have

• PACS experience
• Proficient computer entry skills
• Experience with digital imaging in an inpatient and trauma setting
• Familiar with GE C-arms, Medtronic O-arm, Shimadzu portables, GI/GU Procedures, and Siemens equipment

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications